And it was uneventful.  

I spent the early morning in, and only just decided to go out at 10. It’s a holiday today, so not a lot was open.

But tons of people were out. A bank holiday means families, enjoying the square and being together.  I also enjoyed a long walk. 

I followed the advice of tripadvisor and spent a few bucks on the stained glass factory and workshop. I was the only person that showed up for the English tour. If 10 dollars is what you pay for to get the place to yourself, then count me in. 

The guide was an artist and employee. She gave me a lot of info on just how each work of art is made. It takes a long time! The factory’s 7 artists work long, long hours. The gal herself showed a mistake she had spent 2 months making. Ouch!!

For an hour I walked through an actual workshop. It was neat to see artists at work. 

She gave me some recrecommended sites to walk around and see, so I went and did just that. Most churches were having mass, so no pictures 😣.

Had a greasy lunch and a good sit down, reading and packing for tomorrow’s bus ride to Prague. 

See you tomorrow in the Czech republic!

Mary

I’ve waited a long time to see the site of the largest WWII concentration camp. It was really moving. It felt strange to take pictures, so I just looked and listened. It was just as emotionally draining as you might imagine. 

Luckily I met a great New Yorker on the bus and we had a lovely dinner and a walk after. 

Tomorrow I’ll wrap up my sightseeing here in Krakow. A lot will be closed because of the holiday, so we’ll have to see what I can find.

Bye for now!

I’m especially tired today for some reason.

Good thing I’m on a bus tomorrow.

Today was free day at the castle…oh, wait, that’s why I’m tired. So…many…people…

I’ve got to stop doing that. It’s certainly not worth saving a little money. But the castle and cathedral were cool. No pictures are allowed inside, so it made it easier to just enjoy looking. The church especially.  Many kings of Poland were crowned and buried there. So fancy. I’m sure there’s pics online.

After that there was a street fair where I paid way too much for a meal of delicious grilled meat.

It was only 3 at that point, so I jumped on a walking tour of the old town. As always, I learned some about the city and its people. The guide talked a lot about pope John Paul the second, of course.

I’m beat, so goodnight and love to y’all

Mary

What a day. I’m beat. 

Emotionally it was tough because I learned a lot about the fate of the Jews in Krakow in WWII. Not at all news: it wasn’t good. The guide was great though. Her university degree was in comparative world religions…so she was very knowledgeable.  

After an art walk, the history walk, an art museum,  three churches, 30 thousand steps, and 10 hours outside, I’m ready for bed.

Tomorrow…..more history…and more art, this time at Wawel cathedral and castle. Should take all day❤

If I’m lucky I’ll get to the walking tour that starts at 8 pm, a haunted Krakow tour.

Have a good week